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Tragedy strikes Brown University: Two students killed in shooting, authorities seek person of interest

Two Brown University students from New Hampshire share their harrowing experiences following a deadly shooting on campus, leaving the community shaken. Shauna, a junior, was locked down in the science library for five hours, while Cameron, a freshman, narrowly missed being caught in the crossfire. The incident resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, with authorities releasing images of a person of interest in the investigation.

New study reveals Bisphenol S (BPS) disrupts fish parental behavior, causing less nest-fanning and increased aggression. Exposure to this common chemical, found in everyday products, may affect hormones and have serious consequences for fish populations. Researchers call for more studies on BPS and similar chemicals to understand their environmental and health impacts.

Google unveils Gemini one point five Pro, a significant AI update with a massive context window, capable of processing up to one million tokens of information. This allows for complex tasks like summarizing novels, debugging codebases, and more. The initial release is available to developers and enterprise customers, with a tiered approach for scalability. Google also introduces Gemini one point five Flash, a smaller, efficient model for high-volume operations. These advancements showcase Googles commitment to making advanced AI accessible for various uses.

Consumer Reports latest car reliability survey reveals top-performing brands like Toyota, Subaru, Lexus, Honda, and BMW. These brands consistently rank high due to their use of proven components. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids still face more issues, but conventional hybrids, such as those from Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia, show strong reliability. This information can guide your next car purchase.

A New Boston man, Jose Munoz, faces multiple charges after a high-speed chase and crash in Bedford. Munoz, driving a BMW, was clocked at 123 mph on I-93 and refused to stop when a trooper tried to pull him over. The pursuit led to a collision with a Hyundai, causing significant damage. Munoz was charged with felony reckless conduct, conduct after an accident, criminal mischief, and disobeying an officer. He was released on personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court in January.

Google Unveils Gemini One Point Five Pro: A Major Leap in AI Capabilities Googles latest AI model, Gemini One Point Five Pro, boasts a massive context window of up to one million tokens, a significant leap from previous models few thousand tokens. This expansion allows the AI to process vast datasets, making it incredibly powerful for tasks like summarizing long documents, analyzing extensive codebases, or understanding lengthy videos. Google is making this advanced model available to developers and enterprise customers through AI Studio and Vertex AI platforms, with a smaller, more cost-effective version also offered. This move underscores the ongoing race in AI development, pushing the boundaries of what these models can comprehend and achieve.

Siam Orchid Thai Bistro is nominated for Concords Best of Two Thousand Twenty-Five series by Scott Sak, who praises their amazing Thai food and noodles. Scott encourages the bistro to keep doing what you have been doing in Concord for thirty years, highlighting their long-standing presence as a local institution.

New study reveals alarming trend: One in five children receive opioid prescriptions after common surgeries, raising concerns amidst ongoing opioid crisis. Researchers analyzed data from over 300,000 children and young adults, finding little change in opioid prescription rates over a decade. Medical professionals question necessity of opioids for children post-surgery, advocating for alternative pain management strategies and responsible opioid use.